About University of Chester
The University of Chester is a teaching-led institution with campuses across Chester and Warrington, offering practical degrees in education, health, business, creative arts, and sport with close employer links.
Key Information
Student Statistics
- • 15,000 total students
- • 2,000 international students
- • 150 student societies
Location
- • Located in Chester
- • Public university
- • Established 1839
Subject Rankings
Academics & Faculties
Degrees Offered
Foundation, Bachelor, Master, PGCE, PhD
Popular Subjects
EducationBusinessSport and Exercise ScienceNursingCreative Industries
Student-Staff Ratio
16 : 1
Faculties & Departments
Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
English and Creative Writing, History and Archaeology, Media, Law and Social Studies
Chester Business School
Management, Marketing and Tourism, Accounting and Finance
Faculty of Health, Medicine and Society
Nursing and Midwifery, Allied Health, Psychology
Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine
Computer Science, Engineering, Natural Sciences
Entry Requirements
Undergraduate
Academic: Typical offers BCC-BBB at A-level or IB 28; BTEC and T Level pathways accepted.
Alternatives: International Foundation Year for business, computing and science, Access to HE with 112 UCAS points
IELTS: 6
R 5.5 / W 5.5 / L 5.5 / S 5.5
TOEFL iBT: 80
Audition or portfolio for creative courses • Interviews and fitness-to-practise checks for nursing
Postgraduate
Minimum Qualification: 2:2 honours degree or equivalent; PGCE requires recent school experience
GPA: 0
IELTS: 6.5
R 6 / W 6 / L 6 / S 6
TOEFL iBT: 90
Professional references for education and health courses • Portfolio for design and media degrees
Fees & Funding
Tuition (International)
- Undergraduate: £13,500
- Postgraduate: £14,000
Living Costs (Annual)
- Accommodation: £5,600
- Food: £2,200
- Transport: £800
- Entertainment: £1,100
- Other: £850
- Total: £10,550
Scholarships
International Merit Scholarship
MeritValue: £2,000 (Tuition fee discount)
Self-funded international applicants • Strong academic record
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship
NeedValue: £16,000 (Full tuition plus stipend)
Offer holder from an eligible Commonwealth country • Applies to selected master's programmes
Alumni Scholarship
MeritValue: £3,000 (Tuition fee discount)
Chester graduates progressing to postgraduate study
Campus & Facilities
Parkgate Road, Chester CH1 4BJ, United Kingdom
Victorian parkland campus north of the city walls with teaching labs, chapel and new housing around green quads.
Size: 35 acres
Facilities
Innovation
Digital Learning and Innovation Hub in Queens Park, Simulation suites for nursing and midwifery, Golden Square digital broadcast studios
Student Services
Student Futures careers hub, Faith spaces in each college, Students' Union building and WPHub
Libraries
Seaborne Library
Open 24/7 in term with silent, group and PC zones plus Academic Skills support
24/7 in term
Warrington Learning Resource Centre
Specialist resources for policing, nursing and journalism
08:30-22:00
Sports Facilities
EXTON Fitness Centre
Gym, sports hall, spin studio and climbing wall beside Parkgate Road
County Offices Sports Pitches
Rugby, football and lacrosse pitches plus athletics track
Student Services
Student Services Hub
Immigration, wellbeing, disability and money advisers located in Churchill House
studentservices@chester.ac.uk
Student Futures Careers
Placement matching, Graduate Internships and employer mentoring events
careers@chester.ac.uk
Accommodation
Self-catered en-suite
Modern en-suite rooms at Crown Place and Sumner House close to Exton Park campus.
Cost: £130 - £180 (per week)
Wi-Fi • Utilities included • Shared kitchen
Distance: On campus to 15 minutes walk
Contract: 42-44 weeks
Standard shared facilities
Affordable shared-bathroom houses and flats in the city centre.
Cost: £105 - £140 (per week)
Wi-Fi • Communal lounges
Distance: 10-20 minutes walk
Contract: 40-42 weeks
First-year international students are usually guaranteed accommodation if they apply by the deadline via the online portal.
Airport collection periods, arrivals welcome events, and guidance for private rentals.
Student Life & Support
Clubs & Sports
Clubs: 150
Teams: 40
Cultural Activities
- Varsity against Wrexham Glyndŵr — Annually
- Chester SU Global Lounge — Weekly
International Support
- Visa support: Yes
- Language support: Yes
- Orientation: Yes
- Buddy program: Yes
- Contact: internationalcentre@chester.ac.uk
Health & Wellbeing
- Medical centre: Yes
- Counselling: Yes
- Disability support: Yes
- Emergency: +44 (0)1244 511000
Careers & Outcomes
Employability Rank
65
Graduate Outcomes
Employed: 82%
Further study: 8%
Unemployed: 6%
Average Salary
£26,500
15 months after graduation
Top Employers
NHSBarclaysCheshire West and Chester CouncilBentley MotorsMerseyrail
Career Services
- Student Futures Careers & Employability: 1:1 appointments, skills workshops and employer fairs across Chester and Warrington
- Chester Global Alumni Mentoring: Connects students with alumni mentors in the North West, Middle East and Asia
Location & Transportation
Nearest Airport
Manchester Airport
52 km • 45 minutes by train or car
Public Transport
- Rail: Chester station offers direct trains to Liverpool (40 mins), Manchester (60 mins) and London Euston (2 hours). • £8-£28 return depending on destination
- Bus: Arriva and Stagecoach buses link Exton Park, Queens Park, Kingsway and city centre every 10 minutes. • £17 weekly student pass
Local Area
Chester is a historic walled city with Roman amphitheatre, the River Dee promenade, independent cafés and quick access to Liverpool and North Wales.
Cost of Living: Medium
Attractions: Chester Roman Walls, Chester Cathedral, Chester Zoo
Shopping: The Rows, Grosvenor Shopping Centre, Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet
Entertainment: River Dee boat trips, Chester Racecourse events, Storyhouse arts centre
Additional Information
Accreditation
Ofsted Outstanding for initial teacher education, NMC and HCPC approvals for health programmes
Notable Alumni
- Dame Sarah Storey — Britain's most successful Paralympian with 17 gold medals (2009)
- Ibrahim Nasrallah — Award-winning Palestinian novelist and poet (1978)
- Helen Jones — Former Labour MP for Warrington North (1986)
Metadata
Source: University of Chester 2025 prospectus, Student Futures reports, TfW travel guides
Last Updated: 2025-12-03T00:00:00Z
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